The realization of the self is only possible if one is productive, if one can give birth to one's own potentialities.

True works of art contain their own theory and give us the measurement according to which we should judge them.

Who longs in solitude to live, Ah! soon his wish will gain: Men hope and love, men get and give, and leave him to his pain.

Nature reacts not only to physical disease, but also to moral weakness; when the danger increases; she gives us greater courage

Give shape, artist! don't talk! Your poem be but a breath.

Don't say that you want to give, but go ahead and give! You'll never catch up with a mere hope.

How to please the public - that's the test, But nowadays I find I'm in a fix; I know they're not accustomed to the best, But they've all read so much they know the tricks. How can we give then something fresh and new That's serious, but entertaining too?

Be generous with kindly words, especially about those who are absent.

For to give is the business of the rich. [Lat., Denn Geben ist Sache des Reichen.]